Megeve paragliding site and weather forecast

French Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Megeve.

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Altitude1,754 m
Launch directionsN, NE, E, W, NW
Coordinates45.8333, 6.6127
AreaFrench Alps

Flying profile

N: bestNE: bestE: bestSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: not recordedW: bestNW: bestNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Megeve is a mountain site in the French Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,754 m. It works best in northerly, north-easterly, easterly, westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

Terrain
mountain
Lift
thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

Recent forecast scores

Day scores for Megeve from Magic Skyweed's latest forecast runs (17 Sept, 15:34 UTC), on our 0–100 flying scale. The live forecast scores every hour against your own glider and limits.

  • Thu 17 Sept58/100 Marginal · top-to-bottomhigh confidence
  • Fri 18 Sept65/100 Good · local thermalhigh confidence
  • Sat 19 Sept56/100 Marginal · top-to-bottomhigh confidence
  • Sun 20 Sept31/100 No-go · top-to-bottommedium confidence
  • Mon 21 Sept37/100 No-go · top-to-bottommedium confidence
  • Tue 22 Sept67/100 Good · top-to-bottommedium confidence
  • Wed 23 Sept62/100 Good · top-to-bottomlow confidence

When the wind is wrong for Megeve

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Megeve doesn't cover.

Bisanne Sudsouth-easterly wind, 13 km away · 1,929 m · SE, S, SW launch · thermalPraz sur arlysoutherly wind, 3 km away · 1,009 m · N, S, W launchSaint-Gervais-les-Bains - Mont Paccardsouth-westerly wind, 11 km away · 1,313 m · SW, W launch

Site information

This page records the launch location, altitude and known wind aspects. Detailed local guidance has not yet been verified, so consult the managing club or an experienced local pilot before flying.

Verify Alpine site conditions locally

This forecast page identifies the launch and its mapped flying characteristics, but local access, cable, wildlife, airspace and landing restrictions can change. Confirm the current site briefing with the responsible local club or school before travelling or flying.

Paragliding sites near Megeve

Praz sur arly3 km away · 1,009 m · N, S, W launchla Tete du Mottey (St.Gervais)7 km away · 1,883 m · NE, E launchLe signal8 km away · 1,767 m · thermalCordon - Tête du Planet9 km away · 1,806 m · NE, E, SE, S launch · thermalCordon - Plateau des Benets10 km away · 1,734 m · thermalSaint-Gervais-les-Bains - Mont Paccard11 km away · 1,313 m · SW, W launch

Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.

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